Management of fresh water weeds (macrophytes) by vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida

Najar, Ishtiyaq Ahmed; Khan, Anisa B.

doi:10.1007/s11356-013-1687-9

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“…These macrophytes could easily be used in horticulture/agriculture for the restoration of soil fertility or for the production of quality vegetables, as they have good nutrient value, mainly as nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). However, in the present form the nutrients are not readily available and the harvested weeds remain on lake shores and become a source of odor problem, thus posing a challenge to the lake management authorities regarding their proper disposal (Najar and Khan 2013b). However, vermicomposting turns these macrophytes into materials useful in horticulture and there would be great savings in primary plant nutrients and, in addition, a solution to the nuisance of harvested weeds.…”

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Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Najar

Khan

Hai

2015

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Background Macrophytes (fresh water plants) comprise a diverse group of the flora which play important roles in the maintenance of trophic food chains and biogeochemical processes, but are deleterious when present in excess. However, due to various anthropogenic activities, there is accumulation of nutrients in aquatic ecosystems resulting in massive macrophytic growth. These weeds do not possess any economic value and remain laid on lake shores after harvesting and become a source of odor problem, thus posing a challenge to the lake management authorities regarding their proper disposal. However, vermicomposting turns these macrophytes into materials useful in horticulture/agriculture for restoration of soil fertility, in addition to providing a solution to the nuisance of harvested weeds. Results The study was conducted to investigate the effect of different rates (2, 4 and 6 t/ha) of macrophyte-based vermicompost on germination, growth and yield of Solanum melongena under field conditions. The data revealed that different rates of vermicompost produced varied and significant effect (P \ 0.05) as compared to the control on germination, growth and yield parameters with maximum value recorded at 6 t/ha, followed by 4 t/ha and the least at 2 t/ha. The dose of 6 t/ha significantly (P \ 0.05) increased germination (22.56 ± 2.5 %), number of fruits per plant (3.55 ± 0.07) mean fruit weight (73 ± 5.0 g), yield per plant (1.48 ± 0.05 kg) and marketable fruits (28.66 ± 3.0 %) when compared with the control. The study suggests that macrophyte-based vermicompost as a potential source of plant nutrients for sustainable crop production. Conclusion Macrophyte-based vermicompost is an efficient quality yielder and economy enhancer for sustainable agriculture especially for the communities having vegetable gardens around lakes will benefit by using macrophyte vermicompost, a balanced and low-cost organic fertilizer.

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Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Najar

Khan

Hai

2015

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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“…Several studies also report vermicompost application suppresses infection by insect pests, repel crop pests and induce biological resistance in plants against pests and diseases due to the presence of antibiotics and actinomycetes [12]. Use of vermicompost in horticulture at large scale can solve the management and disposal problem associated with macrophytes and also resolves the deficiency of organic matter in such soils in addition to nutrient depletion [13]. The objective of the study was to optimize yield and nutrients content in tomato plant under greenhouse conditions through vermicompost application.…”

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Optimizing Yield and Nutrients Content in Tomato by Vermicompost Application under Greenhouse Conditions

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Farooq²,

Sultan³

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Optimizing yield and nutrients content in crop production is the high time demand of arable farming. Vermicompost furnishes one of the most promising alternatives to costly chemical fertilizer. Therefore, a greenhouse experiment was conducted at NARC, Islamabad, to investigate the effect of different levels of vermicompost [having C/N=15/1 and 14 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)] on growth, yield and nutrients content in hybrid tomato (National Tunnel Tomato-04-08) under greenhouse conditions during Rabi 2015. The data revealed that different rates (0.5 t•ha −1 , 1 t•ha −1 , 1.5 t•ha −1 and 2 t•ha −1) of vermicompost produced varied and significant (P < 0.05) effect on the vegetative growth parameters (shoot length, root length, dry shoot weight and dry root weight), yield parameters (number of fruits per treatment and total yield) recorded at physiological maturity. Tomato fruit yield was the maximum (4.383 t•ha −1) at the application of 2.0 t vermicompost ha −1 followed by 3.226 t•ha −1 where vermicompost was applied @ 1.5 t•ha −1. N, P and K content in tomato fruit and plant increased significantly with the application of increasing levels of vermicompost. The highest content of N (3.7%), P (0.67%), K (5.17%) in tomato fruit and N (3.4%), P (0.32%), K (3.2%) in tomato plant respectively were registered with soil application of vermicompost @ 2.0 t•ha −1. This study confirms that the vermicompost has a tremendous potential of plant nutrients supply for sustainable crop production.

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“…After this period, in vermireactors processing T. latifolia (between day 140 and day 175 of the experiment) a significant decrease in the number of mature E. fetida specimens (by 56.9%; p < 0.05), young specimens (by 60.4%; p < 0.05) and cocoons (by 59.1%; p < 0.05) was observed ( Table 3). Different results were presented by Najar and Khan [48], who noted an increase in the number and biomass of E. fetida during their studies on vermicomposting of various macrophyte species. Dissimilar observations may be evoked by physico-chemical differences between the utilized macrophytes as well as by the differences in vermicomposting technology [49].…”

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Using Earthworms Eisenia fetida (Sav.) for Utilization of Expansive Littoral Plants Biomass

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This paper presents the results of the process of vermicomposting waste biomass of littoral plants Typha latifolia, Iris pseudacorus, Ceratophyllum demersum in vermireactors, with the use of earthworms Eisenia fetida. It was observed that E. fetida may be used for rapid utilization of pure I. pseudacorus and C. demersum waste, but using the technology presented in this paper and the assumed observation time, it was not possible to recycle T. latifolia waste. Vermicomposts obtained were characterized by higher N, P, K, Ca, and Mg content compared to the initial plant biomass. The content of Cu, Mn, Zn, Cd, and Pb in vermicomposts did not exclude their application as a fertilizer. During vermicomposting of all littoral plants, the earthworm population was maintained up to day 70 of the experiment, with a slight decrease in their number (on average by 6%, p > 0.05), and since day 35, a significant loss in earthworm biomass was observed. The greatest loss of mean sum of biomass (49%, p < 0.05) was noted in a group of earthworms utilizing T. latifolia. The earthworms reproduced, with the greatest mean number (and the sum of biomass) of cocoons observed in a group of earthworms processing C. demersum. These values were greater by 32% and 38% respectively (p < 0.05), for the aforementioned characteristics of cocoons produced in the remaining experimental groups.

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Management of fresh water weeds (macrophytes) by vermicomposting using Eisenia fetida

Cited by 29 publications

References 46 publications

Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Effect of macrophyte vermicompost on growth and productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena) under field conditions

Optimizing Yield and Nutrients Content in Tomato by Vermicompost Application under Greenhouse Conditions

Using Earthworms Eisenia fetida (Sav.) for Utilization of Expansive Littoral Plants Biomass

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